Dec 04, 2024

2023-2024 Academic Catalog

2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Nutritional Science, Dietetics Concentration, BS

The Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Packaging offers a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science with a concentration in Dietetics. This Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) provides students with the competencies, knowledge and skills required of the dietetics professional for practice roles of today and the future. The program helps students to develop critical thinking skills and problem-solving ability in clinical and community nutrition and food service management. The Dietetics curriculum includes support courses from the social, physical, and life sciences. Students have the option to select elective courses outside the major and/or to complete minors in business, chemistry, education, gerontology, health science, human performance, journalism, or other areas. In addition, with the appropriate coursework, students are also prepared for advanced degrees (M.S.) and post baccalaureate education (Dietetic Internships). The dietetics concentration is appropriate for students who would like to become practicing nutritionists or dietitians.

The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) transmits knowledge and skills at the undergraduate level that are needed for competent dietetics practice to improve the quality of life in diverse communities. The SJSU DPD program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995; 800-877-1600, ext. 5400; www.eatrightpro.org/acend). On August 7, 2020, the program was reaccredited and received full accreditation for 8 years until December 31, 2028.

Program Learning Outcomes

Summary of Degree Units

University Graduation Requirements	35
Major Preparation	24
Major Core Requirements	34
Concentration Requirements	27
Total	120

Program Roadmaps

The 4-Year Roadmap is available online. Roadmaps should be used in consultation with the catalog and your advisor to identify additional requirements for completing the major (for example, course grade minimums). Associate Degrees (ADT) Pathways are also available online.

University Requirements

Students must satisfy all of the major and Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements , which includes unit, GPA, and residency requirements as well as the below identified General Education , American Institutions, Graduation Writing Assessment, and Physical Education requirements. Courses that meet Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements are noted with an area designation (see Course Abbreviations ).

Exceptions for University Graduation Requirements apply to this major.

Core Lower Division General Education (24 units)

Of the 39 units required by the university, 15 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Courses that meet GE Areas A1, A2, A3, B4, or F must be passed with a “C-” or better to meet the requirement. Consult with a major advisor for details.

Upper Division General Education (3 units)

Of the 9 units required by the university, 6 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Consult with major advisor for details.

American Institutions (6 units)

Complete one 6-unit sequence of American Institutions (US123) courses, which also satisfies GE Area D. Students may also satisfy the American Institutions Requirement with other courses, but these may not satisfy other GE areas.

The American Studies sequence (AMS 1A /AMS 1B ; 12 units) or Humanities Honors course (HUM 2B ; 6 units) satisfies the American Institutions Requirement and additional GE Areas (see course descriptions for details).

Consult with a major advisor to select the appropriate sequence.

U.S. History and Government (6 units)

Complete One US1: US History Course

AMS 10 - Stories that Make America 3 unit(s) (C2+US1)
HIST 15 - Essentials of U.S. History 3 unit(s) (D+US1)
HIST 170S - Topics in American History: American Identities and Institutions 3 unit(s) (S+US1)

Complete One US23: US Constitution and California Government Course

AMS 11 - Visions of Democracy 3 unit(s) (D+US23)
POLS 15 - Essentials of U.S. & California Government 3 unit(s) (D+US23)
POLS 16 - Power and Ideas in American Politics 3 unit(s) (C2+US23)
POLS 170V - American Politics in Global Perspective 3 unit(s) (V+US23)

Physical Education (2 units)

All SJSU undergraduate students, regardless of major, have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in physical activities. To accommodate students’ needs and interests, the university offers a diverse selection of activity courses .

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

At SJSU, students must pass a Writing in the Disciplines (100W) course with a grade of C or better (C- not accepted) to meet graduation requirements. For this major, the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) is satisfied by a course in the major.

Major Preparation (24 units)

BIOL 66 - Human Physiology 5 unit(s) (B2+B3)
CHEM 1A - General Chemistry 5 unit(s)
(B1+B3)
CHEM 30B - Introductory Chemistry 3 unit(s)
CHEM 132 - Introductory Biochemistry 4 unit(s)
CHEM 132L - Introductory Biochemistry Lab 1 unit(s)
NUFS 100W - Writing Workshop 3 unit(s) (WID)

Complete one course:

STAT 95 - Elementary Statistics 3 unit(s) (B4)
PH 67 - Introductory Health Statistics 3 unit(s) (B4) (UNVS 15 may be used in lieu of the statistics course required by this major.)

Major Requirements (61 units)

Major Core (34 units)

NUFS 8 - Nutrition for the Health Professions 3 unit(s)
NUFS 20 - Sanitation and Environmental Issues in the Hospitality Industry 2 unit(s)
NUFS 31 - Professionalism in Nutrition, Food Science and Packaging 1 unit(s)
NUFS 101A - Food Science 4 unit(s)
NUFS 103 - Food Processing and Packaging I 2 unit(s)
NUFS 106A - Human Nutrition in the Life Span 3 unit(s)
NUFS 106B - Research Methodology in Nutrition and Food Science 3 unit(s)
NUFS 111 - Foodservice Production Management 3 unit(s)
NUFS 151 - Food Microbiology 2 unit(s)
NUFS 192 - Field Experience in Nutrition and Food Science and Packaging Technology 1-6 unit(s)
PH 135 - Health Issues in a Multicultural Society 3 unit(s) (S)
PKG 107 - Principles of Packaging 3 unit(s)

Complete one course:

NUFS 139 - Hunger and Environmental Nutrition 3 unit(s) (R)
NUFS 144 - Food Culture: Consuming Passions 3 unit(s) (V)

Concentration Requirements (27 units)

NUFS 108A - Nutrition and Metabolism 3 unit(s)
NUFS 109 - Advanced Nutrition 3 unit(s)
NUFS 110A - Medical Nutrition Therapy 3 unit(s)
NUFS 110B - Medical Nutrition Therapy 3 unit(s)
NUFS 113 - Foodservice Systems: Mgmt & Proc 3 unit(s)
NUFS 114A - Community Nutrition for Majors 3 unit(s)
NUFS 190 - Nutrition Education and Counseling 3 unit(s)

Major Electives (6 units)

Complete 6 units from the following (or by advisement).

NUFS 21 - Culinary Principles and Practice 3 unit(s)
NUFS 22 - Catering and Beverage Management 3 unit(s)
NUFS 103L - Food Processing Laboratory 1 unit(s)
NUFS 104A - Cultural Aspects of Food 3 unit(s)
NUFS 105 - Current Issues in Nutrition 3 unit(s)
NUFS 116 - Aging and Nutrition 3 unit(s)
NUFS 123 - Nutrition for Sport 3 unit(s)
NUFS 124 - Disordered Eating and Nutrition Therapy 3 unit(s)
NUFS 134 - Complementary and Alternative Health Practices 3 unit(s)
NUFS 180 - Individual Studies 1-6 unit(s)
NUFS 194 - Entrepreneurial Nutrition 1 unit(s)
SPAN 1A - Elementary Spanish
(C2) OR SPAN 4A - Basic Spanish I 4 unit(s) (or by advertisement)

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Nutritional Science, Dietetics Concentration, BS

University Requirements

Core Lower Division General Education (24 units)

Upper Division General Education (3 units)

American Institutions (6 units)

African American Studies (6 units)

Asian American Studies (6 units)

Chicana and Chicano Studies (6 units)

U.S. History and Government (6 units)

Complete One US1: US History Course

Complete One US23: US Constitution and California Government Course

Physical Education (2 units)

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

Major Preparation (24 units)

Complete one course:

Major Requirements (61 units)

Major Core (34 units)

Complete one course:

Concentration Requirements (27 units)

Major Electives (6 units)

Total Units Required (120 units)